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Active Member 36 posts scottgperry Active Member 36 posts
scottgperry

I'm living in Utah now and miss my home in the South.  So I thought I'd model August, Georgia in the 110 degree summer heat, along with a little humidity, just so that I don't get homesick.

The layout is small, about 16 feet long, and located in my basement.   Most of the guys are jealous that I have a fireplace in the layout room, but there is two feet of snow outside and I have to stay warm.  The purpose of the railroad, like its predecessor, the Dixie Central Railroad, it uses the same 1940's steam era equipment.

You can follow along on my blog as i do the construction work.  Just got through installing the lights and painting the backdrop.

Opinions and critique on the layout plan are always welcomed!  I'm still making adjustments to it.

http://modelrailroadersnotebook.blogspot.com/

 

Scott G. Perry

Navajo Mining Railway

http://modelrailroadersnotebook.blogspot.com/
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David Calhoun Frequent poster 820 posts
David Calhoun

NIce

A great switching layout - - just right for one or two person operations. Mega layouts are great but involve a lot of work, time and people to build and operate. Looks like you will have one that is much easier and will give you plenty to do on those cold, winter nights with scenery details etc.

Looking forward to your future posts.

Chief Operating Officer

The Greater Nickel Plate
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avrinnscale Regular poster 230 posts
avrinnscale

Nice, but nervious

I agree with the above: a nice simple layout!  I've traded a room full of track on plywood for a shelf layout myself, and thoroughly agree that while it may be nice to have trains able to run continuously, having a layout small enough that you get to build it and operate on a scenic railroad is very satisfying.  I model in N scale, so when I wanted to run a big train, I joined Ntrak.

My only critique comment would be the long stretch of hidden track: it might get tough to get enough elevation for the tracks to clear, and it's Murphy's Law that you will have most of your stalls and derailments in places tough to reach.

Since you go point-to-point, do you want to add a turntable to turn around that steam engine?

 

Geof

Aroostook Valley Railroad (in N scale)

Geof Smith

Modeling northern New England in N scale. 
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scottgperry Active Member 36 posts
scottgperry

Turntables

Thanks for the feedback Geof!  I've never had much luck with turntables and steam.  Turntables tend to not work that well, and are quite expensive as compared to a loop.  I'm all for low maintenance!

I'm worried about the long hidden track in the back as well.  I'll have a 5" clearance in the area, but its still hidden underneath the layout.  I did draw some alternates, but most were hidden as well.

I'm open to ideas to provide some staging!!!

Scott G. Perry

Navajo Mining Railway

http://modelrailroadersnotebook.blogspot.com/
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rickwade Prolific poster (deceased) 6,447 posts
rickwade

Mr. Perry

For those of you that don't know Scott - he is a heck of a modeler. I first met Scott several years ago as a new member of the NCIOG (North County Interchange Operating Group). Scott formed the group and was our unoffical leader. Scott and I had an instant chemistry as fellow "wise guys" with Scott making hollow threats about whipping my !*#! I kid - but I respect, love, and miss his ugly mug! Scott is very talented in many areas of modeling not confined to design, benchwork, scenery, operations and track work.. He taught our operating group how to make molds and do resin casting (among other things) - something which I have found very helpful in my railroading. You should see Scott's hand carved / resin cast cypress trees! They are works of art! Why am I singing praises about Scott? - because I believe that you will find his blog and postings here educational and interesting. I learned how to blog from following Scott's example and much of the new (previous) Richlawn Railroad part was influenced by him. Now, so Scott's head doesn't swell too much: Scott, you are ugly and smell funny! . One man's opinion.....

Rick

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The Richlawn Railroad Website - Featuring the L&N in HO  / MRH Blog  / MRM #123

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rickwade Prolific poster (deceased) 6,447 posts
rickwade

Scott may have trouble

Scott may have trouble accessing the hidden staging considering his big...,but perhaps he can fit.

Rick

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The Richlawn Railroad Website - Featuring the L&N in HO  / MRH Blog  / MRM #123

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Ken Biles Greyhart Frequent poster 551 posts
Ken Biles Greyhart

Someone I've Actually Met

What a concept, seeing a post by someone I've actually talked to face to face. I met Scott a year or two ago at a train show in Greeley, CO. We've exchanged email many times, as he used to be in charge of the Rocky Mountain Region's Yahoo Group.

Feel free to keep the snow on your side of the Divide, Scott. I like it right where it is...in the mountains.

 

 Ken Biles

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2slim Active Member 47 posts
2slim

Good to see you're off to the

Good to see you're off to the races Scott!  I hope to get something going myself this year, (thought about making a resolution but those very rarely work out for me). Anyway look forward to seeing your progress.

Todd
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scottgperry Active Member 36 posts
scottgperry

Hey Ken!

Good to hear from you Ken!  I've kind of bowed out of working on NMRA Region stuff and focusing on growing our Utah club.  Trying to build some trains, too!

The snow is stuck over here in minus 5 degree weather, so you are safe Mr. Biles!

Scott G. Perry

Navajo Mining Railway

http://modelrailroadersnotebook.blogspot.com/
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